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Overview of iMMagine-1 Trial: Phase 2 Registrational Study of Anitocabtagene Autoleucel for the Treatment of R/R MM

Panelists discuss how the preliminary results from the iMMagine-1 trial of anitocabtagene autoleucel in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM) highlight promising efficacy in triple-class and penta-class refractory patients, potentially reshaping treatment strategies and challenging existing paradigms in managing heavily pretreated myeloma.

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IMMagine-1 Phase 2 Study of Anitocabtagene Autoleucel in R/R MM

Background & Objective:
The iMMagine-1 trial evaluates anitocabtagene autoleucel (anti-BCMA chimeric antigen receptor [CAR] T-cell therapy) in patients with R/R MM. Preliminary results focus on efficacy and safety in heavily pretreated patients, including those refractory to triple-class (proteasome inhibitors, immunomodulatory agents, and anti-CD38 monoclonal antibodies) and penta-class therapies.

Preliminary Efficacy:

  • High response rates were observed, even in penta-refractory patients, suggesting durable disease control in a population with limited treatment options.
  • Depth of response correlated with improved progression-free survival, reinforcing the potential of BCMA-targeted CAR T therapy in later-line settings.

Safety Profile:

  • Toxicities were consistent with prior CAR T therapies, including cytokine release syndrome and neurotoxicity, but were generally manageable.
  • Further follow-up is needed to assess long-term safety and durability of responses.

Clinical Implications:

  • Impact on Treatment Strategies:
  • The efficacy in triple- and penta-refractory patients may shift treatment paradigms, positioning BCMA-targeted CAR T therapy earlier in the disease course.

  • Potential integration into sequencing strategies for R/R MM, especially in those failing standard regimens
  • Challenging Existing Paradigms:
  • These results reinforce the role of CAR T therapies in overcoming resistance mechanisms in heavily pretreated myeloma.

  • The durability of response may challenge the reliance on continuous therapy models, offering the possibility of fixed-duration treatment with sustained benefit.
  • Future Directions:
  • Optimization of patient selection and bridging strategies

  • Comparative studies with bispecific antibodies and other emerging BCMA-directed therapies

These findings highlight anitocabtagene autoleucel as a promising therapeutic option in the evolving R/R MM landscape, warranting continued investigation in larger cohorts.

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